Kimberly Ripley
Tyler,Texas
Summary
At Tyler Junior College, I excelled as a Dental Assistant, where my adeptness in maintaining sterile environments and performing high-quality x-rays significantly enhanced patient care. Renowned for my positive attitude and customer service skills, I played a pivotal role in boosting patient retention. My commitment to safety and effective communication underscores my reliability and responsibility in healthcare settings. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Dental Assistant Program
Tyler Junior College
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
GED - General Studies
05.2018
Dental Assistant Program - 128 Contact Hours/12.8 Continuing Education Units
05.2017
Child Development Studies - Child Development 1,2,3, CPR First Aid
05.1996
Skills
- Customer Service
- Punctual and Reliable
- Positive Attitude
- Flexible Schedule
- Safety rules
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Active Listening
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-Ray Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Impression Taking Skills
- Dental Material Handling
- Continuing Education Commitment
Timeline
Dental Assistant Program - Tyler Junior College
01.2017 - 05.2017
Tyler Junior College - GED, General Studies
Tyler Junior College - Dental Assistant Program, 128 Contact Hours/12.8 Continuing Education Units
Los Angeles Mission College - Child Development Studies, Child Development 1,2,3, CPR First Aid
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